Poor hood frame alignment

[Ceejay 72]

Well, it is that time of year!
I only change the hood setting twice a year - down in Spring and up in late Autumn. It's always been incredibly difficult, needing huge pressure at the front and back to secure it.
I've just achieved it today, but noted that the outer corners of the header rail hit the screen surround when there is still about 15mm of gap where the latches fit, so a lot of pressure is required to secure it.
Then, at the back, when the hood is finally latched down, again with body-weight above it, there is about 6mm of fresh air between the hood seal and the deck at each rear corner.

It would be virtually impossible to erect the hood in a hurry, for example in a sudden rainstorm!

It looks to me then, as if the frame is distorted, upwards in the middle at the front and downwards at the back.
I can't see how this could be adjusted out, but is there any specialist who might be able to straighten the frame? Incidentally, the hood itself looks virtually new and I've had the car for two years now.

Grateful for any advice!
Thanks,
Chris

[Wheelz]

The front sounds like it is leaning back at an angle which often happens because the corners get bent. It can be reset but be warned that they can break!

To get the back closed down, first ensure the plunger is centralised exactly on the catch hole otherwise it can jam when closed. Unscrew the plunger to its longest length, then the technique to close it is to slam it down sharply. Alternatively if there are two of you, you can apply pressure each side to close it.

If you are local to me in Surrey I could have a look at it for you?

[Ceejay 72]

Thanks Wheelz, I have PM'd you.
Chris